General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,233 Questions

Indian Cuisine and Foods explores regional dishes, traditional ingredients, and festive foods across the country. The questions cover popular street foods, wedding dishes, and local delicacies. A solid understanding of Indian culinary diversity is helpful for general awareness exams.

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Indian Cuisine and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular Kashmiri dish made with yogurt and lamb?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni

  3. Gushtaba

  4. Dum Aloo
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Explanation

Rogan Josh is a popular Kashmiri dish made with yogurt and lamb.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is a specialty of the coastal state of Kerala?

  1. Appam

  2. Puttu

  3. Idiyappam

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Appam, Puttu, and Idiyappam are all specialties of the coastal state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food from Kolkata made with potato and chickpeas?

  1. Pani Puri

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Aloo Tikki

  4. Dahi Puri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Tikki is a popular street food from Kolkata made with potato and chickpeas.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with lentils and vegetables?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Gatte Ki Sabzi

  3. Laal Maas

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Dal Baati Churma is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with lentils, vegetables, and bread.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular Gujarati dish made with chickpea flour and vegetables?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Fafda

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Dhokla, Khandvi, and Fafda are all popular Gujarati dishes made with chickpea flour and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is a traditional Andhra Pradesh dish made with chicken and spices?

  1. Hyderabadi Biryani

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Chicken 65

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken 65 is a traditional Andhra Pradesh dish made with chicken and spices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food from Delhi made with fried potatoes and spices?

  1. Aloo Tikki

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Gol Gappe

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Tikki is a popular street food from Delhi made with fried potatoes and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is a traditional Tamil Nadu dish made with rice and lentils?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Idli, Dosa, and Vada are all traditional Tamil Nadu dishes made with rice and lentils.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food from Karnataka made with rice and vegetables?

  1. Bisi Bele Bath

  2. Masala Dosa

  3. Vada Pav

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bisi Bele Bath is a popular street food from Karnataka made with rice and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is a traditional Maharashtrian dish made with rice and vegetables?

  1. Pulao

  2. Biryani

  3. Veg Kolhapuri

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Veg Kolhapuri is a traditional Maharashtrian dish made with rice and vegetables.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food from Uttar Pradesh made with fried dough and potatoes?

  1. Aloo Tikki

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Gol Gappe

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aloo Tikki is a popular street food from Uttar Pradesh made with fried dough and potatoes.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is a traditional Punjabi dish made with chicken and yogurt?

  1. Butter Chicken

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Tandoori Chicken

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Tandoori Chicken are all traditional Punjabi dishes made with chicken and yogurt.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of street food in India?

  1. Pani Puri

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Momos

  4. Sushi
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Explanation

Sushi is a Japanese dish and is not typically found as a street food in India.

Multiple choice

Which aromatic rice variety, known for its distinct fragrance and flavor, hails from the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand?

  1. Basmati Rice

  2. Jeera Rice

  3. Sona Masoori Rice

  4. Jasmine Rice
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Explanation

Basmati Rice, with its slender grains and nutty aroma, is a prized ingredient in Indian cuisine and holds a GI tag for its unique characteristics.

Multiple choice

From the coastal state of Maharashtra, which Alphonso variety of mango is celebrated for its sweet, juicy pulp and rich aroma?

  1. Kesar Mango

  2. Badami Mango

  3. Totapuri Mango

  4. Alphonso Mango
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Explanation

Alphonso Mango, with its golden-yellow hue and delectable flavor, is a prized fruit in India and holds a GI tag for its unique characteristics.